Our Mission - Preserving NASCAR'S™ last remaining dirt track...

The Historic Speedway Group is a Non Profit Organization focused on the preservation of the last remaining dirt track from NASCAR'S inaugural 1948 season as well as to preserve the history that surrounds it. To resurrect former remnants of Occoneechee / Orange Speedway to the way they were formally presented. To gather the community and promote fellowship for this great and historic cause.

Disclaimer:The Historic Speedway Group / Occoneechee - Orange Speedway is not endorsed by nor affiliated with NASCAR™ (National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing). The official web site for NASCAR™ iswww.nascar.com

Most of the photographs are courtesy of private collections from drivers and family.

All of the early day vintage photographs reproduced on this web site are authentic reproductions of the actual photographs.Some may seem too dark or too light, and may appear out of focus. This is due simply to the fact they are mostly unposed snaps or quick action shots taken in natural conditions and, in some cases, with poor photographic equipment or minimal lighting. None of the incredible photographs have been retouched! All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works FAIR USE NOTICE. This web site may contain copyrighted material whose use has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. This site is operated under the assumption that this use on the Web constitutes a "fair use" of the copyrighted materials as provided for in section 107 of the U.S.Copyright Law. Any text or images that you feel need to be removed please contact us. Opinions and other content are not necessarily those of the Historic Speedway Group and it's Sponsors. Validity or accuracy of content is not guaranteed.